Q. What is a customary unit of measurement?
In math, the customary system can be defined as a set of weights and measures used for measuring length, weight, capacity and temperature. Length and distances in the customary system are measured in inches, feet, yards and miles. The U.S. customary weight measurement units are ounces, pounds, and tons.
Q. What unit measures width?
The width of computer monitor is usually between 10 inches and 20 inches. We know that 1inch= 2.54 centimeters….Choosing Appropriate Units of Measure.
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- Q. What is a customary unit of measurement?
- Q. What unit measures width?
- Q. What unit of measurement should you use for the length of your foot?
- Q. What is an example of a customary unit?
- Q. What are customary weight units?
- Q. How do you multiply weight in pounds?
- Q. How do I convert my weight in kilograms to pounds?
| Quantity | Appropriate unit of measure |
|---|---|
| Distance between two cities | Miles or kilometers |
| Height of a person | Feet and inches, or centimeters |
Q. What unit of measurement should you use for the length of your foot?
Vocabulary Language: English ▼ English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Customary units of length | Customary units of length include: inches, feet, yards and miles. |
| Foot | A foot is a customary unit of measurement. There are 12 inches in 1 foot. |
| Inches | An inch is a customary unit of measurement, measured best by a ruler. |
Q. What is an example of a customary unit?
The most common customary units of measurement are the inch, the foot, the yard and the mile. These units can be converted between one another; for example, there are 12 inches in 1 foot, 3 feet in 1 yard, 5,280 feet in 1 mile etc. The inch can also be divided into smaller segments or smaller units.
Q. What are customary weight units?
In the customary system of measurement, the most common units of weight are the ounce (oz) and pound (lb).
Q. How do you multiply weight in pounds?
Simply multiply the kilograms by 2.2 to convert them into pounds. In the last example above, multiply 0.45 kg * 2.2 lb/kg = 0.99 lb.
Q. How do I convert my weight in kilograms to pounds?
1 Kilogram (kg) is equal to 2
